German minister pushes oil firms to lower pump prices

German minister pushes oil firms to lower pump prices Germany’s finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, said oil companies must pass on the benefits of a government fuel tax cut to consumers, as Berlin moves to cushion the impact of rising energy costs. The measure, which took effect on 1 May, reduces energy taxes on diesel and petrol by about 0. 17 euros per litre and will remain in place through June.